Hockey
Negre set to continue as FIH president
International Hockey Federation (FIH) president Leandro Negre is set to secure a third term in office after receiving backing from the federation’s executive board.
FIH considers multi-city World Cup
The FIH, the global governing body of hockey, is considering transforming the 2018 edition of the World Cup into a multi-city event, according to Indian news agency IANS.
Viva la Revolución
Kevin Roberts travelled to Marrakech for the FIH (International Hockey Federation) Congress.
Raina follows Dhoni into Hockey India League
India cricket player Suresh Raina has bought a co-ownership stake in Hockey India League franchise Uttar Pradesh Wizards.
Dhoni expands sports portfolio with HIL team stake
India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has agreed a deal to become a co-owner of the new Ranchi franchise in the Hockey India League.
Star Appeal
STAR India and the International Hockey Federation (FIH) believe they can take hockey “to the next level” when their broadcast deal kicks in from 2015.
Hockey India League’s Mumbai franchise secures new owner
The DoIt Sports Management company has acquired the Hockey India League’s (HIL) Mumbai franchise ahead of the third season of the competition.
Innovation and Invention
The International Hockey Federation (FIH)’s ‘global innovation partnership’ with Loughborough University is seeing both parties question every single facet of the sport and its business.
No plans to combine men’s and women’s World Cups again – Negre
International Hockey Federation (FIH) president Leandro Negre does not believe the men’s and women’s Hockey World Cup tournaments will be be staged in the same place simultaneously again, following the conclusion of this year’s edition in the Netherlands.
Amsterdam holds off Spanish competition to land 2017 EuroHockey Championships
The European Hockey Federation (EHF) has announced that the 2017 EuroHockey Championships will take place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Double Dutch
This month, the globe’s top field hockey talent will descend on the Netherlands for the men’s and women’s Hockey World Cups. Andy Fry spoke to FIH (International Hockey Federation) chief Kelly Fairweather and title sponsors Rabobank about making the event a compelling experience for fans and customers respectively.
Video: Kelly Fairweather
Kelly Fairweather, CEO of the International Hockey Federation (FIH), talks to Matt Cutler about the future of the World Cup, tweaking with the playing format and developing regions for the sport.
FIH signs landmark partnership with Loughborough University
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has signed a groundbreaking partnership with England’s Loughborough University under which it claims to be the first international sports federation to introduce a dedicated ‘innovation centre’.
FIH switches hockey to four quarters for Rio 2016
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced it will change its match format from two halves to four quarters for the Rio 2016 Olympics, and competitions leading up to the summer Games.
FIH awards events to Spain, New Zealand, Netherlands
The International Hockey Federation, the FIH, has announced that it has awarded major event hosting rights to Spain, New Zealand and the Netherlands.
Hockey India claims victory in national power battle
The Indian government has officially recognised Hockey India (HI) as the sole body responsible for the promotion of the sport in the country – a move that looks set to end years of instability in the governance of hockey in one of its key markets.
Jump to continue masterminding FIH’s growth plans
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has extended its partnership with commercial strategy agency Jump for a third year.
Former players sue NHL for head injuries
Ten former National Hockey League (NHL) players have filed a lawsuit against the League for allegedly failing to protect players from head injuries during games.